Compare/Cub Cadet 8404 vs Cub Cadet Ex450

Cub Cadet 8404 vs Cub Cadet Ex450

Verdict: Cub Cadet 8404 vs Cub Cadet Ex450

The Cub Cadet 8404 and the Cub Cadet Ex450 are both tractors — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Cub Cadet 8404 leads on rated power with 41 hp against 38 hp. Cub Cadet Ex450 is the lighter machine (1,587 kg vs 1,896 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Cub Cadet Ex450 is the newer design (2009 vs 2004). In short: choose the Cub Cadet 8404 for outright pulling power, or the Cub Cadet Ex450 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

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Rated power

41 hp

38 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Distributor

Cub CadetReference

Manufacturer

DaedongReference

YanmarReference

liquid-cooledReference

Differential lock

standardReference

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Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

hydraulic powerReference

Original price

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$21,299 (2009)Reference

Engine

Fuel tank

43.5 LReference

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Displacement

2.0 LReference

2.2 LReference

Fuel system

indirect injectionReference

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Air cleaner

dual element, cyclone typeReference

dual dry elementsReference

Rated RPM

2700Reference

Starter volts

12Reference

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Engine

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33.6 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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88 x 90 mmReference

Power

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33.6 kWReference

Oil capacity

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26.5 LReference

Coolant capacity

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4.4 LReference

Transmission

Gears

8 forward and reverseReference

9 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

dry discReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)

30.6 kWReference

28.0 kWReference

Type

synchronized shuttleReference

Pump flow

29.5 lpmReference

32.2 lpmReference

Total flow

47.3 lpmReference

49.2 lpmReference

Steering flow

17.8 lpmReference

17.0 lpmReference

Rear Type

IReference

Control

position and draft controlReference

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Rear lift (at ends)

1242 kgReference

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Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)

1027 kgReference

1117 kgReference

Rear PTO

independentReference

liveReference

Rear PTO Type

540Reference

Mid PTO

independentReference

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Mid PTO Type

2000Reference

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Dimensions

Wheelbase

177 cmReference

182 cmReference

Weight

1896 kgReference

1587 kgReference

Front tire

8.0-16Reference

8-16Reference

Rear tire

13.6-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Ag front

8.0-16Reference

8-16Reference

Ag rear

13.6-24Reference

14.9-24Reference

Lawn/turf front

29x12.5-15Reference

27x10.5-15Reference

Lawn/turf rear

21.5-16.1Reference

44x18-20Reference

Industrial front

10x16.5Reference

10-16.5Reference

Industrial rear

14.9x24Reference

17.5-24Reference

Length

328 cmReference

322 cmReference

Width

150 cmReference

182 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

239 cmReference

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Operating weight

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1587 kgReference

Ground clearance

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34 cmReference

Electrical

Ground

negativeReference

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Battery volts

12Reference

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Capacities

Fuel

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42.8 LReference

Front axle

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7.6 LReference

Cub Cadet Ex450 attachments

Attachment overview

Cub Cadet CB85 Backhoe

Backhoe type

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Cub Cadet CB85 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

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261 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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259 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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360 cmReference

Loading height

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220 cmReference

Bucket force

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1691 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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1104 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.